Tag: Boston Herald
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US stocks close at an all-time high in record rebound
U.S. stocks closed at an all-time high Friday, another milestone in the market’s remarkable recovery from a springtime plunge. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, finishing above its previous record set in February. The key measure of Wall Street’s health fell nearly 20% from February 19 through April 8. The market’s complete turnaround from its deep
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Cusack: Mass. facing a disability workforce crisis
Massachusetts is facing a structural failure in its disability services system, due to a failure to support the workforce. This does not only have a real human cost; it also creates an economic loss for the Commonwealth. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are responsible for the daily care, safety, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and
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No more McDoughnuts: McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme end partnership
By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press There will soon be a doughnut-sized hole in McDonald’s U.S. menu. McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme said Tuesday that they’re ending their partnership on July 2, a little more than a year after it was announced. Krispy Kreme said demand for its doughnuts at McDonald’s wasn’t strong enough to recoup its